Rolled oats
Steamed and flattened whole oat groats, also called old-fashioned oats. Can be eaten raw (they're pre-cooked during processing) in energy balls and overnight oats, or cooked for oatmeal.
Used for
- energy balls
- overnight oats
- oatmeal
- granola
- baking
In the kitchen
- Mix.
- Fold.
- Cook.
- Soak.
Picking it at the store
- Old-fashioned rolled oats and quick oats are both rolled oats. Quick oats are thinner and cook faster but lose some texture.
- Avoid instant oats (flavored packets) for recipes. They're pre-cooked and will turn mushy.
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